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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- Valerie's House supporters and guests celebrated the inaugural Sunset Soiree Thursday, November 21, at the new Family is Forever home at 3551 Valerie's House Way in Fort Myers.
More than $600,000 was raised during the "Fund a Mission" live auction. Funds will be used to continue Valerie's House mission of helping children and families grieve the loss of loved ones.
The evening included cocktails, dinner, stories of inspiration from children and families that have been impacted by the deaths of loved ones, as well as an uplifting musical performance by Valerie's House Kids.
"It was our first time to host a festive event for our donors and supporters at our new home," said Valerie's House CEO and Founder Angela Melvin Churchill. "We are so thankful to our many donors and supporters who share our vision of no child grieving alone."
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Victory Lane Chevrolet was the presenting sponsor for the event. Jeff and Jacque Miloff served as the event chairs with Dave and Cheryl Copham serving as honorary chairs.
Valerie's House has helped more than 5,000 children and their families since its founding in 2016 by Angela Melvin Churchill, whose mother, Valerie, was killed in a car accident in Fort Myers in 1987.
One in seven children in Florida is predicted to lose a parent or sibling before the age of 25, according to the 2022 Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model
Valerie's House currently offers peer support groups and other activities at locations in Fort Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda, and Port Charlotte. Valerie's House is a United Way partner agency and is fully supported by community donations.
For more information, visit www.valerieshouse.org
More than $600,000 was raised during the "Fund a Mission" live auction. Funds will be used to continue Valerie's House mission of helping children and families grieve the loss of loved ones.
The evening included cocktails, dinner, stories of inspiration from children and families that have been impacted by the deaths of loved ones, as well as an uplifting musical performance by Valerie's House Kids.
"It was our first time to host a festive event for our donors and supporters at our new home," said Valerie's House CEO and Founder Angela Melvin Churchill. "We are so thankful to our many donors and supporters who share our vision of no child grieving alone."
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Victory Lane Chevrolet was the presenting sponsor for the event. Jeff and Jacque Miloff served as the event chairs with Dave and Cheryl Copham serving as honorary chairs.
Valerie's House has helped more than 5,000 children and their families since its founding in 2016 by Angela Melvin Churchill, whose mother, Valerie, was killed in a car accident in Fort Myers in 1987.
One in seven children in Florida is predicted to lose a parent or sibling before the age of 25, according to the 2022 Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model
Valerie's House currently offers peer support groups and other activities at locations in Fort Myers, Naples, Punta Gorda, and Port Charlotte. Valerie's House is a United Way partner agency and is fully supported by community donations.
For more information, visit www.valerieshouse.org
Source: Susan Bennett Marketing & Media , L.C
Filed Under: Non-profit
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